Home daycares in Harris County must be licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). A Listed Family Home serves 1-3 unrelated children. A Registered Child-Care Home serves 4-6 children. Licensed homes serve 7-12 children. Harris County has no additional local requirements.
Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 42 governs child-care facilities statewide. Home daycares in unincorporated Harris County are regulated solely by HHSC with no additional county requirements. Listed Family Homes care for 1-3 unrelated children with basic registration. Registered Child-Care Homes serve 4-6 children (up to 12 including the provider's children) and must pass home inspection. Licensed Child-Care Homes serve 7-12 children with comprehensive standards including background checks, training requirements, and regular inspections. Harris County has no zoning to restrict home daycares.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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